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Staged re-opening of Conservation Areas begins
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
May 14, 2020 – Conservation areas will begin re-opening across the Kawartha Conservation watershed on Thursday, May 14 with Windy Ridge Conservation Area opening in time for the May long weekend. Ken Reid Conservation Area will re-open on Tuesday, May 19.
“We understand and appreciate how much our community values our greenspaces,” said Kristie Virgoe, Director, Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “Our staff have worked tirelessly to be able to get our conservation areas ready to be able to open...
Still time to apply for 2021 Water Fund grants
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
AUGUST 20, 2021 – If you’re a landowner in Scugog Township or a community group in Scugog Township or City of Kawartha Lakes, there is still time to apply for grant funds through the Scugog Water Fund and Kawartha Water Fund for 2021 projects.
The funds are designed to provide financial support to property owners and community groups in undertaking projects that benefit watersheds in the respective communities and area.
Projects include a variety of areas including:
- Agricultural stewardship projects
Story Walk launches Saturday, December 5 at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
DECEMBER 2, 2020 –Kawartha Conservation and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library are launching the popular Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area this Saturday, December 5, featuring the popular children’s book ‘The Snowy Day’ by Jack Ezra Keats. The walk will be self-guided along the Pond Loop, near the main parking lot.
“We partnered with the Kawartha Lakes Public Library last year as part of Christmas at Ken Reid,” explained Nancy Aspden, Coordinator, Environmental Programs/ GIS Specialist. “It...
Take a hike for International Trails Day on June 5
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
JUNE 4, 2021 – Saturday, June 5 marks International Trails Day, a global celebration of trails, their development and encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle, all while appreciating our environment and Kawartha Conservation has all of your trail needs covered.
With five conservation and natural areas, boasting more than 24 kms of marked trails, whether you’re looking for a short hike with friends and family, an accessible trail or a longer excursion, we have a trail perfect for you to celebrate...
Timeless classic ‘Caps for Sale’ starts this weekend on the Story Walk Trail
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
AUGUST 31, 2021 – Enjoyed by millions of children and families around the world, the timeless classic ‘Caps for Sale’ finds its way to the Ken Reid Conservation Area Story Walk Trail just in time for the Labour Day weekend.
‘Caps for Sale’ is one of the most popular picture books ever published and tells the story of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys, filled with warmth, humour while also teaching about problem and resolution.
“We have had such an amazing response from parents and children...